Head of Payroll

Head of Payroll Payroll Manager Senior Payroll Manager

Your new company
I am working with a leading Chartered Accountancy Practice with offices across Yorkshire and the North East.

Your new role
This is a newly created role due to the forthcoming retirement of the current incumbent. Managing a payroll team of 6, this Head of Payroll role isn't just about managing processes - it's about shaping the future of how the Practice manages payroll across the firm. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, introduce best practices, and make a real impact on how they support their clients and people.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and develop our payroll function to deliver an exceptional experience for clientsInspire, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll teamDevelop and deliver a payroll strategy that supports the firm's goalsDrive improvements and efficiencies using modern systems and digital toolsEnsure compliance and governance while introducing innovative solutionsAct as a trusted advisor on payroll matters across the firmWhat you'll need to succeed
It is essential that you have extensive experience of and are currently working within a high-volume multi-payroll bureau or practice environment.
You will have:Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll managementStrong understanding of payroll legislation and complianceAbility to think strategically and deliver operational excellenceExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsTech-savvy and comfortable with digital payroll systemsKnowledge of BACS processes and pension scheme complexities.What you'll get in return
Benefits include:-

• Flexible working (4 day week considered)
• Hybrid working post-probation
• Darlingon based, you have the option to work one day a week from one of their other Yorkshire/North East offices
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Death in Service
• Enhanced Pension
• Multi-benefit additional benefits such as shopping vouchers, eye care, dental care

What you need to do now
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